Ludwig Genzel was a German physicist born on February 17, 1922, in Bad Nauheim and passed away on January 27, 2003, in Stuttgart. He was a pioneer in infrared physics and solid-state physics. He studied physics in Frankfurt, earning his diploma in 1949 and his doctorate in 1951. Genzel contributed significantly to infrared spectroscopy, developing innovative interferometers. He played a crucial role in advancing solid-state physics in Germany and investigated various materials, including biological macromolecules and high-temperature superconductors. He was the father of Nobel laureate Reinhard Genzel.
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Time Zone - Europe/Berlin (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ludwig
famous warrior, renowned fighter
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Ludwig Genzel belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bad Nauheim
Place of Death: Stuttgart
Educated At: Goethe University Frankfurt
Occupation: university teacher | physicist
Children: Reinhard Genzel
Employers: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg | Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung
Awards Received: Ludwig Genzel Preis
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Ephemeris for February 17, 1922
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 28 Aquarius 1 | 29 Aquarius 2 | 9 Gemini 12 |
Moon | 11 Scorpio 47 | 23 Libra 19 | 9 Leo 4 |
Mercury | 21 Aquarius 30 | 5 Pisces 27 | 29 Gemini 44 |
Venus | 0 Pisces 0 | 7 Aries 55 | 6 Cancer 57 |
Mars | 29 Scorpio 22 | 17 Cancer 17 | 21 Sagittarius 57 |
Jupiter | 18 Libra 16 | 11 Gemini 33 | 8 Libra 44 |
Saturn | 7 Libra 29 | 19 Pisces 14 | 1 Libra 31 |
Uranus | 8 Pisces 55 | 23 Taurus 25 | 13 Pisces 27 |
Neptune | 14 Leo 12 | 28 Pisces 29 | 13 Leo 32 |
Pluto | 8 Cancer 8 | 2 Aquarius 33 | 8 Cancer 48 |
Rahu | 11 Libra 9 | 28 Pisces 58 | 5 Libra 42 |
Ketu | 11 Aries 9 | 28 Virgo 58 | 5 Aries 42 |
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